I'm interested in knowing how many Tundra owner's here use their Tundra for work, i.e. actually use it everyday as part of their job. I sell environmental treatment systems and I have a utility infrastructure construction company, so I use my vehicle in towing/hauling demo equipment/construction equipment, daily driving on interstate (not unusual for me to drive 600 miles in a day for ONE meeting). I tow frequently in the 5-8K category and will approach the 10K category probably numerous times a year. Tow percentage is probably 35% of 20K+ miles a year. I'm on rough project jobsites and need to go off-road to get to some of these. Truck would be put to heavy use.
Right now I have not been looking at nothing less than HD series trucks from one American manufacturer but the Tundra seems overbuilt for its category as many of you have noticed. That intrigues me. The problem I have now is that the HD truck I'm looking at has more payload/tow capacity, slightly bigger engine displacement (but lower HP & TQ) , and more room for approx. the same sticker price.
I am aware the previous generation tundras would not tow that much in comparison to the 2007 model.
Historically the above service description has been the realm of HD designed trucks from the Big 3 (or 2.5 now), but the Tundra seems to be encroaching on this territory. Axles, springs, suspensions, engines, trannys are the critical items here.
Finally, I'm agnostic when it comes to vehicle brands. I'll drive brand "X" if I think it will do what I want and that my money will be well spent on it.
Toyota is making a big push on the Tundra as a rugged, heavy duty working vehicle. All you have to do is look at the brochure and the Tundra Mini-Site, its nearly all pointed toward work related scenarios.
I'm sure many of you have thoughts on the (new) Tundra's ability to deliver under this job description day in/out over 5-7 years?
I've driven one twice and liked it both times so I that's not an issue....:tu:
Right now I have not been looking at nothing less than HD series trucks from one American manufacturer but the Tundra seems overbuilt for its category as many of you have noticed. That intrigues me. The problem I have now is that the HD truck I'm looking at has more payload/tow capacity, slightly bigger engine displacement (but lower HP & TQ) , and more room for approx. the same sticker price.
I am aware the previous generation tundras would not tow that much in comparison to the 2007 model.
Historically the above service description has been the realm of HD designed trucks from the Big 3 (or 2.5 now), but the Tundra seems to be encroaching on this territory. Axles, springs, suspensions, engines, trannys are the critical items here.
Finally, I'm agnostic when it comes to vehicle brands. I'll drive brand "X" if I think it will do what I want and that my money will be well spent on it.
Toyota is making a big push on the Tundra as a rugged, heavy duty working vehicle. All you have to do is look at the brochure and the Tundra Mini-Site, its nearly all pointed toward work related scenarios.
I'm sure many of you have thoughts on the (new) Tundra's ability to deliver under this job description day in/out over 5-7 years?
I've driven one twice and liked it both times so I that's not an issue....:tu: